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June Experiential Connection Calendar
This June, Kikori's theme is "Reflect & Shine: Embracing Leadership and End-of-Year Achievements!" It’s time to celebrate the growth,...
Kikori Support
Jun 18 min read


January SEL Calendar
Happy New Year! This month's theme is "The Sky is the Limit in 2023!" Kikori is here to give you the resources you need to go above and...

Kikori
Dec 26, 20224 min read


Your August Morning Meeting / Advisory Planner aligned with Responsive Classrooms
Happy Back to School - our Gift to You! Welcome to Kikori! We've created free Morning Meeting and Advisory Meeting planners aligned with...
Kikori Support
Aug 16, 20221 min read


How to Build Social Emotional Learning into your Cafeteria
In this blog, we will discuss conversational skills and why they are essential for students to develop in school, some research behind...

Francesca Barucci
Aug 15, 20227 min read


How to Build Community in Your Morning Meeting
Being in my early 20s, I have just recently begun my trek through my adult life. I have taken the many skills that my mentors have given...

Francesca Barucci
Aug 15, 20227 min read


How to Weave SEL into Common Core Curriculum
An example of a Kikori activity and how it is used to build self-awareness, increase empathy and decrease bullying. This demonstrates the...
Kikori App - Kendra Bostick & Bryn Lottig
Jun 14, 20223 min read


School Celebration Ideas for All Students
I am sure both students and teachers would agree that as the school year comes to a close, it's a time for SOME sort of celebration. Celebra

Francesca Barucci
Jun 8, 20227 min read


How to use Drawing to Build Connections and Spark Conversation
This month, we are featuring Kikori activity creator Chris Bent, Founder of Piccles. Piccles uses the oldest and most natural form of...
Kikori App - Kendra Bostick & Bryn Lottig
May 5, 20222 min read


Your May SEL Calendar
This month's May Social Emotional Learning Calendar theme is "Sweet Celebrations," honoring the approach of the end of another school...
Kikori App - Kendra Bostick & Bryn Lottig
Apr 26, 20223 min read


How the Outdoors Facilitate Student Learning and Improve Wellbeing
Connect Back to Your Roots this Earth Month! Kikori’s mission is to help bring experiential, Social Emotional Learning activities into...

Francesca Barucci
Apr 20, 20225 min read


The Link Between Art and Student Well-being
How is art instrumental to well-being? How did Policy affect Arts Education? PLUS Kikori activities to bring out your students'...
Kikori App - Kendra Bostick & Bryn Lottig
Mar 28, 20226 min read


Your March SEL Calendar is Here!
Celebrate Art, Music and Empowerment during Youth Arts & Women's History Month with SEL Activities! March is here, and to celebrate, we...
Kikori App - Kendra Bostick & Bryn Lottig
Mar 1, 20225 min read


How to Use Langston Hughes’s Poetry to Encourage Student Expression
Written by Francesca Barucci, Kikori Content Blogger in Residence One of the most highly revered and influential poets in American...

Francesca Barucci
Feb 22, 20226 min read


Six Ways to Boost Student Self-Esteem with Margot Denommé
How to help students build self-esteem and spread kindness with Criminal Attorney and author, Margot Denommé's book PLUS printable weekly...
Kikori App - Kendra Bostick & Bryn Lottig
Feb 9, 20224 min read


Using Circles to Build Deep Relationships with Restore More
How to help students connect with each other and unpack emotions using restorative practices PLUS a printable weekly planner of...
Kikori App - Kendra Bostick & Bryn Lottig
Aug 24, 20214 min read


Ice Melters for Introverts
How to Make Ice Melters Interesting for Introverts PLUS Four Printable Ice Melter Activities Many introverts hate ice breakers for a...
Kikori App - Kendra Bostick & Bryn Lottig
Jul 27, 20213 min read


The Love Foundation
The Love Foundation is a global nonprofit organization with the mission of inspiring people to love unconditionally. Our vision is to...

Kikori
May 30, 20211 min read


Connection without Contact Weekly Planner with Dr. Jim Cain
Learn about unique activities to create connection while maintaining physical distancing during in-person gatherings with our Content...
Kikori App - Kendra Bostick & Bryn Lottig
May 10, 20213 min read


Kikori Launches Team Building App for Summer School
Kikori is pleased to announce the launch of a new Web App to broaden access to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activities for educators...
Kikori App - Kendra Bostick & Bryn Lottig
May 5, 20212 min read


3 Tips for Modeling Compassion in Schools
“Lead By Example”: we’ve all heard the expression before, but this easy-to-understand on the surface philosophy can prove challenging in...

Nick Paul- Content Team
Mar 26, 20212 min read
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